Almond, Blue Cheese & Cranberry Salad

Name: Almond, Blue Cheese & Cranberry Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: Salad Dressing; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup tarragon white wine vinegar or white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; Almonds; 1 tablespoon Land O Lakes® Butter; 1/2 cup slivered almonds; 3 tablespoons sugar; Salad; 2 (10-ounce) packages European salad blend *; 1 medium (1 cup) yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 cup sliced green onions; 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries or cherries; 4 ounces ( 1/2 cup) crumbled blue cheese or feta cheese

Almond cranberry salad is crisp, colorful and perfect for a crowd.

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25 min

Prep Time

30 min

Total Time

servings

Ingredients

Salad Dressing

¹/₄ cup olive oil

¹/₄ cup tarragon white wine vinegar or white wine vinegar

2 tablespoons sugar

¹/₂ teaspoon poppy seeds

¹/₂ teaspoon salt

¹/₈ teaspoon pepper

Almonds

1 tablespoon Land O Lakes® Butter

¹/₂ cup slivered almonds

3 tablespoons sugar

Salad

2 (10-ounce) packages European salad blend

1 medium (1 cup) yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

¹/₂ cup sliced green onions

¹/₂ cup sweetened dried cranberries or cherries

4 ounces ( ¹/₂ cup) crumbled blue cheese or feta cheese

*Substitute your favorite salad blend.

How to make

STEP 1

Combine all dressing ingredients in jar or small container with tight-fitting lid; shake well to mix. Refrigerate.
STEP 2

Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium heat until sizzling; add almonds and 2 tablespoons sugar. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, 4-5 minutes or until sugar melts and nuts are golden brown. Remove from heat; sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar. Quickly spread onto waxed paper-lined baking sheet; cool completely.
STEP 3

Combine all salad ingredients, caramelized almonds and dressing in bowl just before serving. Serve immediately.

Tip #1

This salad is very versatile. Try substituting your favorite vegetables, dried fruits and nuts, such as snap peas, red onion, dried apricots, dried or fresh blueberries, pecans, etc. For a smaller salad simply cut recipe in half.

120 Calories

8 Fat (g)

5 Cholesterol (mg)

180 Sodium (mg)

10 Carbohydrates (g)

1 Dietary Fiber

3 Protein (g)

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